Tanzania has recently experienced a fire incident in the Simiyu Region, highlighting the ongoing environmental challenges the country faces. Over the past two decades, Tanzania has seen a significant shift in its landscape due to various factors, with shifting agriculture being the predominant driver of tree cover loss. The data indicates that shifting agriculture accounts for a substantial percentage of the total tree cover loss, followed by forestry activities, urbanization, and wildfires.
The country's tree cover extent stands at over 26 million hectares, which has witnessed a net loss of approximately 3.80 million hectares, marking an 11.30% decrease in tree cover. This loss not only affects the natural habitat but also has implications for carbon emissions, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent released into the atmosphere as a result of these activities.
Explore country profileThe latest fire incident, although isolated, is a stark reminder of the persistent threat of wildfires in the region. It underscores the importance of sustainable land management practices to mitigate further loss of tree cover and to protect the remaining forested areas in Tanzania.
